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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,257.90, 14,404.80 and 10,257.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,257.90, 14,404.80 and 10,257.90 is: 14,404.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,257.90 : 14,404.80 = 10,257.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,257.90/14,404.80 = 10,257.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,257.90x = 14,404.80 × 10,257.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,257.90x = 147,762,997.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,762,997.92/10,257.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,404.80

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